How do you get the coins out of these 1976-S silver proof capsules?

I have been trying, but they seem to be sealed very well.
My slab cracking technique might not work without damaging coin. Got any secrets?
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I have been trying, but they seem to be sealed very well.
My slab cracking technique might not work without damaging coin. Got any secrets?
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Go around the seam on the edge with an X-acto knife or a similar sharp blade and then gently and carefully pry it apart. The capsule halves are a friction fit.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
@PerryHall nailed it.... best method I have found. Just be careful with the X-acto blade... Cheers, RickO
You may not but... if you're planning on submitting them then leave them as-is and the TPG can crack it out for you.
TurtleCat Gold Dollars
Hammer! I kid i kid
One of my earlier memories of anything let alone coins was playing with those as my brother (born 76) got a ton as birth gifts. One of the halves opened naturally and I got a bunch of prints on the mirrors and my brother started crying and I got in trouble
11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
I use M-80's on those............it's a blast..........but only on the 4th of July
I'm kidding......it's a joke son.......pay no attention to the man behind the curtain
Steve
Put on a hard surface,,,,, tap on the seam with a hammer,,,,, don't get carried away and you will be fine.